ARE is delighted to share an position has become available for a committed and confident Policy and Communications Officer for our Windrush Justice Programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the national level for a valued charity with effective links to national, regional and local government, and Windrush advocates, through our leading Windrush Justice Programme.
ARE is seeking to influence policy makers and help to right the wrongs of the Windrush scandal. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in racial justice and take an intersectional approach that informs this important aim.”
The post-holder will work closely with the Windrush Policy Lead and senior leadership team, the grassroots groups and organisations on ARE’s Windrush Justice Programme, civil society partners and government officials to develop evidence-based positions and use them to influence government policies at all levels and develop practical solutions to improve outcomes for people affected by the Windrush Scandal
Job Ref: PCO001
To apply for the Policy and Communications Officer position:
- Download and fill in an application form.
Send your completed application in an email to Kimberly McIntosh, Windrush Policy Lead, (Kimberly@actionforraceequality.org.uk) with PCO001 as the subject header. - Complete ARE’s online monitoring form
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 27th August at 5pm
Interviews: w/c Monday 9th September
Background to the role
ARE is a national race equality charity and our mission is to end race inequality. We work collaboratively to support, empower and inspire young people and strengthen civil society organisations that support them.
The Windrush Justice Programme
In June 2020 Windrush lawyer and campaigner Jacqueline McKenzie began work to research and explore the landscape for grassroots organisations working on the implications of the Windrush scandal.
The report highlighted how, with little to no resources, the work of grassroots organisations has been remarkable. Their work, particularly their activism, has enabled the issues to be kept in the public domain and has brought pressure to bear on government.
Action for Race Equality’s Windrush Justice Programme distributes small grants and provides bespoke organisational development support to grassroots organisations that support people with their applications to the Windrush Schemes.
The Policy and Communications Officer will work with groups on the programme and key stakeholders to influence policymakers to right the wrongs of the Windrush Scandal.
The role
Policy & Communications Officer (Windrush Justice Programme)
Download the Job Pack for the job description
Salary
£30-35k per annum
Contract
2 years fixed term
35 hours per week (5 days a week)
This role is funded by the Legal Education Foundaion.
For more information, or an informal chat about the role contact Kimberly McIntosh